Many retail stores require security bag checks of employees as they are leaving the store on break or ending their shift. But, stand and wait for the inspection for up to 10 minutes when you’re supposed to be getting a break or going home? Many employees find it unfair, but
Overtime Law Basics Basics – Five Common Misconceptions About Overtime Law This is the first in our ongoing series of overtime law basics. Below, we go through some of the most common misconceptions about overtime law. You should educate yourself about your rights as an employee. Especially when it comes
Maybe. Just because your employer pays you a salary does not necessarily mean you are ineligible for overtime. In other words, you may be entitled to receive overtime even if your employer tells you that you are not. Whether or not an employee is entitled to overtime depends on the
On June 30, 2015, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed regulations that would amend various provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In particular, the DOL proposed changes to the regulations governing the “white collar” exemption for executive, administrative, and professional employees. The FLSA (and wage
It happens. Sometimes you end up working through lunch. Your boss is pressed for time on a deadline and needs you to lend a hand. When this happens, though, you should be compensated appropriately for your time. Unfortunately, that was not the case according to Carla Muskrath. After more than
